County relief programs begin with $18,000 payroll plan
The county launches its relief program with an $18,000 reconstruction payout at month end. About $3,000 in payments to workers is expected this month as 1.00 daily wages start Wednesday. Districts 1 through 4 include Decatur, Hartselle, Falkville, and Lacey's Spring with 300, 203, 91, and 159 workers respectively for varied project days. Red Cross seeds aid certified workers for gardens. Local hunger concerns prompt aid and food orders for those in need.
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District One
Decatur
Hartselle
Falkville
Lacey’s Spring
Waldermoss
Red Cross
Brest
Proclamation Plans Limited Bank Withdrawals
The official stated a new proclamation will allow banks to reopen with restricted withdrawals. It will maintain the ongoing holiday until 10 tonight with the exception of permitting limited withdrawals.
Cooperation Praised by Morgan Red Cross Leader
Rev Peter M Dennis relief chairman Morgan County Chapter American Red Cross reports splendid cooperation across all branches. About fifteen hundred families assisted in recent months and final totals expected to rise by hundreds as reports come in.
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Morgan County
The
American Red Cross
Peter M. Dennis
House Debating Roosevelt Plan on Cutting Government
The House debated a proposal to give Roosevelt authority to cut government costs by abolishing bureaus. Chairman Burns introduced the plan which excludes reducing statutory payments like veterans' compensation. Republican leader Snell indicated no organized GOP opposition, and the measure had already cleared the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
House
Roosevelt E
Burns
Appropriations Committee
Snell
Senate
Moulton Woman's Christian Temperance Union Organized
An enthusiastic group of women organized the Moulton Women's Christian Temperance Union in the Baptist church Sunday school room. Officers were elected with Mrs. Kerby as president and meetings set for the second and fourth Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.
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Moulton
Als
The
Baptist Church
Moulton Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Jesus
O. L. Judy
O. E. Kerby
Kerby
R. M. Byars
Hodson
Boys Work Group To Meet Tonight For Hobby Fair Plans
The Rotary Club of Decatur boy s work committee meets tonight at St John s Episcopal rectory to map the hobby fair, now set for April 20 21 22 due to school exams. It is the fourth Decatur hobby fair drawing interest across Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties.
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Rotary Chuir
Decatur
St. John’s ‘Episcopal Church
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan
Mayor Cermak seen past crisis amid Roosevelt shooting
In Miami on February 21 Mayor Anton Cermak is reported as clear of the crisis, with Mrs. Gill showing improvement. Giuseppe Zangara, 33, pleaded guilty to four counts of attempt to murder Roosevelt and received 80 years. the state seeks murder indictments and possible death for any higher targets.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jackson Memorial Hosital
Mare
Anton Cermak
Roosevelt
Miami
Pla
Cermak
Evillo Seeley
Gill
Zangara
Meléct
Giuseppe Zangara
Raiford State Prison
Florida Road
Chicago
Joe H. Gill
Two Youths Die Beneath A Train Near Huntsville
Two teenagers identified as Ralph Godfrey 15 and Hubert Barnes 17 of Copper Hill Tenn died after being struck by a Southern train near Huntsville. Officers said the youths were sleeping on the tracks when the tragedy occurred. Lee Chantey was listed as a contact or witness.
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Huntsville
Ralph Godfrey
Hubert Barnes
Copper Hill
Tenn
Lee Chantey
Holy Communion Service At St. John's Episcopal Church
Holy communion will be celebrated tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in St. John's Episcopal Church. The Martha and Mary Guild will present a cedar chest for altar hangings by K. and G. Cabinet Works. The chest is cedar and will be dedicated to the altar service.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Peter
Martha and Mary Guild
K. and G. Cabinet Works
Roosevelt Seeks Franco British Talks On Debt Status
Roosevelt meets English and French diplomats marking his first discussion with France over the December war debt payment. He plans broader talks on world economics while war debts are temporarily deferred. Cabinet realignment follows Senator Glass’s hesitation to leave the Treasury.
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France
Roosevelt
Glass
Treasury
Washington Today
Lawrence County Teachers Receive Special Checks
Special checks were distributed to Lawrence county teachers on Tuesday covering two to over two and a quarter months taught before schools suspended in January. Funds include county local taxes and part of 11111 dollars from the state. High and elementary school teachers receive payment. reopening for this term appears unlikely, with any future funds slated to open next term.
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Moulton
Ala
Lawrence County
Grass fire near Duffey Paint Shop extinguished
No damage occurred this morning as a grass fire at the rear of Duffey Paint Shop on East Moulton Street was quickly fought by the street department after an alarm.
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Duffey Paint Shop
East Moulton Street
Johnston Street
Cotton Prices Dip After Monday Gains
Cotton today gave back five points from Monday and fell to 5.80, a level matched on Saturday. New York March at 1 30 p.m. reached 6.03.
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Decatur
New York
Louisville and Nashville to Launch Door to Door Pickup Service
Milton Andrews, local freight agent, announced the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will start a door to door pickup and delivery service on March 15 for Decatur within city limits. Exemptions apply to cotton, household goods, cotton seed products, poultry, live stock and fertilizer.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Milton Andrews
Louisville and Nashville
Mr. Andrews
Decatur
Birmingham
Nashville
Final Flour Shipment For Morgan County Red Cross
The final flour shipment for Morgan county will aid the needy and be distributed through chapter branches. Cloth and clothing will follow from a government cotton allotment. no salaries are paid to Relief Chairman Rev. Peter M. Dennis or branch chairs, with total non-relief spending under $100 yearly.
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Red Cross
Morgan County
Peter M. Dennis
Birmingham Business Mission Guides Neher and Jervis
W. B. Neher and A. D. Jervis are in Birmingham today on a business mission seeking meetings and local discussions with potential partners and officials.
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W. B. Neher
A. D. Jervis
Birmingham
Local resident to receive celebrated thoroughbred Laughing Boy
Curtis Gover reports Laughing Boy a five year old gelding sired by Bubbling Over out of Humanity. The horse, half brother to Burgoo King Derby winner, was presented by Frank B. Jones of Greentree’s Kentucky training farm as part of a local ownership effort.
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Mr. Wallace
Ness
Laughing Boy
Burgoo King
Baltimore
Louisville
Frank B. Jones
Hitch-Hiking Cat Ends One Of Its Nine Lives
A camel-hitchhiking cat clung to the rear axle of a Morgan car on First avenue. After failed attempts to dislodge it and fear of rabies, a policeman shot the cat from the vehicle, ending one of its legendary nine lives.
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First Avenue
Morgan
Sam Austin Dies at Home in Decatur Community
Sam Austin 70 lifelong Decatur resident died suddenly at 10 am at his home 615 Oak Street. Funeral set for 3 pm Wednesday at the residence, with Reverend W. F. Price. grave services by Rising Sun Lodge No. 20 A F and A M. Interment at city cemetery. He worked 50 years for L and N railroad, honored with a gold and diamond button. Survived by his wife, a brother Charles Austin of Austinville, and several nieces and nephews. He was active in Masons Eastern Star Junior Order and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Sam Austin
Decatur
Oak Street
Brown Funeral
W. F. Price
Rising Sun Lodge No
A. F
A. M
City Cemetery
Brown
Mr. Austin
Austinville
Austin
Charles Austin
L. & N. Railroad Company
Masonicorder
The
Eastern Star
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
J. D. Leeman Called To Reward
Somerville resident J. D. Leeman Route 2 died at home at 7 30 AM aged 81 after a three year illness. He left three sons H E E H Leeman two daughters Mrs Clyde Edwards and Mrs Nora Thompson and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Friendship church with interment there. Rev Roan and Rev Marion to conduct services.
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J. D. Leeman
Somerville
H. E
E. H
H.R. Leeman
Clyde Edwards
Nora Thompson
Friendship Church
Roan
Marion
Mullins Plans State Convention On 21st Amendment
Senator Mullins of Tallapoosa announced a bill to call a state convention in Montgomery on August 1 to vote on repealing national prohibition. An election July 11 would name 47 delegates to the convention, plus 20 at large and three from each district. The Legislature met today in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mullins
Tallapoosa
Senate
House
Roosevelt Hails Congress Move As States Advance Ratification
President elect Roosevelt in New York applauded Congress on ratifying the proposal to end the eighteenth amendment. Democratic leaders push for beer legislation while a joint session may be called for a convention vote. State legislatures act swiftly as Governing officials prepare messages to speed ratification.
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Russell Caldwell
Coconut Grove
Fre
Miss Margaret
Kruis
Newark
N. J
J. Sinnott
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Zangara
Bay Front Park
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Lehman
Ohio
White
Columbus
Madison
Wis
Schemedeman
Lowlands Under Water in Tennessee Regions
Water remains in the Lowlands across the Tennessee river Swan and Beaver lakes and Flint creek areas. The Decatur Somerville road was flooded yesterday several feet deep and motor traffic was disrupted.
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Tennessee River
Swan and
Beaver Lakes
Flint Creek
Decatur-Somerville
Terry on Joe Alex Terry clears to return to duty after illness
Decatur night police officer Joe Alex Terry is able to be on duty again after several days at home due to illness. He resumed responsibilities with the department and will work regular shifts as before.
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Alex Terry
Decatur Night
Ultima Calls or Withdrawal of Chinese Forces
All night battle at Chaoyang near Chinchow, Manchuria ends with Japanese occupation of Jehol province as Chinese forces withdraw. Tokyo says battle was isolated while reports suggest a major offensive. 20 000 Japanese troops involved and Chaoyang lies between Shanhaikwan and Kailu as a springboard.
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Associated Press
Chaogsangssu
Chinchow
Manchuria
Jehol
War Office
Tokyo
Chaoyang
Shanhatkwan
Kailu
Spring Term of Circuit Court Opens Under Judge Callahan
The spring term of circuit court convened Monday with Judge W. W. Callahan presiding. A heavy civil docket will be heard in the first two weeks. A grand jury was impaneled and is investigating cases slated for the criminal docket later in the session, three settled, five continued, and others still on the docket.
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W. W. Callahan
Hagerman Delivers Splendid Rotary Talk on China
C and Hagerman addressed the Rotary Club Monday on China. Hagerman, chairman of the International Committee, was thanked by president Henry Cullom for an instructive talk. The district convention committee led by Owen Wise reports 121 ready, with the Steam club as top award contender. the international convention is set for Boston, Mass.
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Rotary Club
C. & Hagerman
China
Prof
Hagereman
Rotary
Etree Ee Et Ae
Henry Cullom
Twenty Sixth
Owen Wise
Steam Club
Catur Rotary Club
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R. F.C
Claudine Leonard
Solons
England
Frange
Cotton
Ellenen
Andrews
By Curtis Gover
Drys
Terry
Joe
Hagerman
Boston
Mass
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